MCD Big Trunk Spoiler (FRP) color matched.
01-24-2011, 11:55 PM
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MCD Big Trunk Spoiler (FRP) color matched.
Just posted this in the C63 section and here since we both share the same trunk.
Purchased this from the recent MCD Blowout Sale. The fitment of the spoiler is about 95% perfect as-is due to a very slight bowing which is expected (as I noted in Dr.Q's recent rant thread) on any resin/cloth type product (FRP/CF). By the time I install it with double-sided tape, it should lay flat and be fine. As good measure, I will also run some silicone (silicone is easier to remove than urethane) to make sure it doesn't fly off. BTW-since the spoiler is primed, I removed the double-sided tape that came with it and sanded the primer off to expose the gel coat. Then I used 3M 4298 adhesion promoter and the appropriate 3M auto double sided tape (06384 or equivalent).
IMO, the spoiler is not overly aggressive once it is color-matched. The pictures below is shown as it is laid on top of the decklid without any double-sided tape holding it down for demonstration purpose. Now the PITA apart is getting the OEM double-sided tape off the decklid.
Thanks for the great deal, MCD.
Purchased this from the recent MCD Blowout Sale. The fitment of the spoiler is about 95% perfect as-is due to a very slight bowing which is expected (as I noted in Dr.Q's recent rant thread) on any resin/cloth type product (FRP/CF). By the time I install it with double-sided tape, it should lay flat and be fine. As good measure, I will also run some silicone (silicone is easier to remove than urethane) to make sure it doesn't fly off. BTW-since the spoiler is primed, I removed the double-sided tape that came with it and sanded the primer off to expose the gel coat. Then I used 3M 4298 adhesion promoter and the appropriate 3M auto double sided tape (06384 or equivalent).
IMO, the spoiler is not overly aggressive once it is color-matched. The pictures below is shown as it is laid on top of the decklid without any double-sided tape holding it down for demonstration purpose. Now the PITA apart is getting the OEM double-sided tape off the decklid.
Thanks for the great deal, MCD.
Last edited by Sincity; 01-25-2011 at 12:01 AM.
